Types of Braces

Thanks to today’s advances in orthodontic technology, Albert Stush Jr DMD can provide our patients with more options when it comes to wearing braces than ever before. While traditional metal braces are still widely used, clear braces are very popular with teens and adults who are self-conscious about wearing braces, along with Invisalign removable aligners, the “braceless” alternative to straight teeth. Dr. Albert Stush Jr. will help you determine which treatment option is right for you.

Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces used today. They are smaller and more comfortable than ever before and constructed of high-grade space age metal alloys. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on teenage and adult patients who have aesthetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene since ceramic braces are larger. The only drawback to ceramic brackets is that they are more fragile and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits with certain foods and smoking.

Invisible Braces

Clear appliances, such as Invisalign, use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. No one can tell you are wearing those aligners because they are invisible! Invisalign aligners are removable so you are not limited in what you can eat and drink during treatment. Plus… brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

Always a very pleasurable experience from the front desk the whole way to Dr. Stush himself. I am not from the area and Dr. Stush’s office was recommended to me from my dentist and I am very glad he did. I am a 32 year old woman, so getting braces for the first time made me nervous but Dr. Stush’s group made me feel right at home. They are all very caring, compassionate individuals that took my needs into account. Not only are they great people, but they dramatically changed my smile and bite in a very small period of time. Never in a million years would I have thought that they could get my teeth looking this great! I looked forward to going to see them every month and catching up. My only regret is that I did not go see them sooner. Thank you all for giving me the smile I deserve!!!

I want to thank Dr. Stush and his wonderful staff, especially Taria, for giving me back my smile. I had a gap between my two front teeth that was getting larger and more noticeable. From the initial consultation to the completion of work, every step was explained to me and great care was taken to ensure my comfort. Professional and courteous from start to finish! I can't say enough good things about Stush Orthodontics! Thanks so much!